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Weather & Climate in Los Algarrobos, Panama

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Los Algarrobos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 126.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates8.4967°N, 82.4242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.5"
233% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

678 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 129 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 75 km 10 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 144 km 10 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 126 km 23 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 104 km 16 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 118 km 18 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 116 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 37 km 33 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 103 km 25 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 80 km 33 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 128 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 52 km 29 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 47 km 19 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 89 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 63 km 25 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 100 km 17 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 86 km 17 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 87 km 14 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 62 km 13 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 50 km 38 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 115 mph 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 131 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 56 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 88 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 77 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 66 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 63 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 12.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 20.8 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 14.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Los Algarrobos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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